Monday, May 24, 2010
Saturday, May 22, 2010
Hero
I realized the other day that our blog needed some inspiration, or at we least do. Something that came to mind while I was reading some articles on the internet.
The archetype of a hero based on mythology is one who is normally born of a royal or godly descent, most of the time half-blooded. The hero always starts off going through a normal life and when he/she has come of age, the hero will be struck by some mishap or adversity. The hero will then go on to rectify this misfortune. Most of the time the hero would go on a journey or path that will enlighten or strengthen them to help get them to the end. In the midst of their journey, they will fail their tasks and they will complete them after multiple tries. The life of the hero is tough, but when the hero emerges victorious, something greater than life is always gained. However, there's always something smaller that burns in the hero, granting the hero victory, every single time. Props to my world mythology class, haha.
When we think heroes, we think Greek myth, Norse and pop culture. Heroes like Perseus, Odin, Hercules, and an example from pop culture off the top of my head would be say, Neo from Matrix are all heroes we know about. However, they do not exist, hence the word myth and with that we know they do not particularly affect us in anyway, but I feel sometimes we miss the whole point of a hero.
Heroes do not exist in reality unless they're firemen, big political figures or part of the national security. Even then, they rarely get the recognition they deserve, sometimes for reasons I shall not mention. Let's leave that thought for a moment because I'm not talking about our typical hero. In general, a hero in reality is always someone who goes above and beyond the call of duty, whatever the duty is. The term hero is always put on a grander scale and no one ever claims it(it's also an overused pop culture reference). The hero is our common hero, our big strong perfect human being, but what we're forgetting sometimes is that real heroes do exist, they're all around us. They've been part of our lives for the better, sometimes making a big impact, sometimes only a fleeting moment and sometimes only within us, but nonetheless, heroes. They give us strength, hope, something to look forward to in life, someone to look up to, they help us remember who we are and what we fight for. You've met them, you've conversed with them, you know them and at times they may not be the greatest, but they've played a part in our lives and that means something because they've made our lives part of their journey. Regardless of who they are, you know their our heroes, but we never think of it that way.
Point is, we should try and keep track of who our heroes are and maybe, just maybe follow in their footsteps. I'm not asking you to go get knighted or to go worship your heroes, they're not idols, or to go express how you feel or to go do justice because this is not kick-ass. I'm just bringing up the fact that our glorification can sometimes be justified by the people around us and vice versa.
So, I say, let's at least recognize our heroes, strive for them and be heroes, in our own right. As Carl Jung puts it, the hero is an expression of our personal and collective unconscious.
One thing I know is, we've already had the pleasure of meeting and knowing one of our heroes, no?
Get cape. Wear cape. Fly.
This blog still lives!
The archetype of a hero based on mythology is one who is normally born of a royal or godly descent, most of the time half-blooded. The hero always starts off going through a normal life and when he/she has come of age, the hero will be struck by some mishap or adversity. The hero will then go on to rectify this misfortune. Most of the time the hero would go on a journey or path that will enlighten or strengthen them to help get them to the end. In the midst of their journey, they will fail their tasks and they will complete them after multiple tries. The life of the hero is tough, but when the hero emerges victorious, something greater than life is always gained. However, there's always something smaller that burns in the hero, granting the hero victory, every single time. Props to my world mythology class, haha.
When we think heroes, we think Greek myth, Norse and pop culture. Heroes like Perseus, Odin, Hercules, and an example from pop culture off the top of my head would be say, Neo from Matrix are all heroes we know about. However, they do not exist, hence the word myth and with that we know they do not particularly affect us in anyway, but I feel sometimes we miss the whole point of a hero.
Heroes do not exist in reality unless they're firemen, big political figures or part of the national security. Even then, they rarely get the recognition they deserve, sometimes for reasons I shall not mention. Let's leave that thought for a moment because I'm not talking about our typical hero. In general, a hero in reality is always someone who goes above and beyond the call of duty, whatever the duty is. The term hero is always put on a grander scale and no one ever claims it(it's also an overused pop culture reference). The hero is our common hero, our big strong perfect human being, but what we're forgetting sometimes is that real heroes do exist, they're all around us. They've been part of our lives for the better, sometimes making a big impact, sometimes only a fleeting moment and sometimes only within us, but nonetheless, heroes. They give us strength, hope, something to look forward to in life, someone to look up to, they help us remember who we are and what we fight for. You've met them, you've conversed with them, you know them and at times they may not be the greatest, but they've played a part in our lives and that means something because they've made our lives part of their journey. Regardless of who they are, you know their our heroes, but we never think of it that way.
Point is, we should try and keep track of who our heroes are and maybe, just maybe follow in their footsteps. I'm not asking you to go get knighted or to go worship your heroes, they're not idols, or to go express how you feel or to go do justice because this is not kick-ass. I'm just bringing up the fact that our glorification can sometimes be justified by the people around us and vice versa.
So, I say, let's at least recognize our heroes, strive for them and be heroes, in our own right. As Carl Jung puts it, the hero is an expression of our personal and collective unconscious.
One thing I know is, we've already had the pleasure of meeting and knowing one of our heroes, no?
Get cape. Wear cape. Fly.
This blog still lives!
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Sunday, January 03, 2010
It was this time 2 years back.
Before everybody went abroad to see what the world looks like beyond the sea.And some stayed back to keep us alive and remind us where our home is.
And some left us, but still remain in our hearts dearly. We miss you.
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Saturday, October 03, 2009
i wish i didnt care so much.
To some people, it is the material stuffs that matters... To us, it is the little things in life that do.
For all the "middle fingers" that you have pointed at me Chard,
Happy 21st Birthday.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Tuesday, September 08, 2009
Ah, the road ahead.
Sudden burst of inspiration, or maybe I just want to cover the previous post, or perhaps I'm just bored.
Looks like everything's back to square one, we're currently in the same position as we were 2 years ago. Everybody's scattered again. Except now I can live with the fact that most of you (if not all) have experienced my home away from home. Had the time of my life bringing you guys around, I really mean that. I plan to strike the lottery in the next few months, just so that I can catch a plane to the US of A. So you guys can finally show me how much better it is than Australia. Since America "won" all the time according to Ben.
If all goes well, I'm graduating at the end of the year. I finally made my decision that I am going back straight after, to be a part of the local industry/paying off my student loans till I die. Scary thing, apart from King, who has been working, don't you all find that a little bit scary? 2 years from now we'll all be in the same boat. 2 years ago, we were freaking out about going to college/overseas and turning 20. Those pivotal, benchmarking moments of our lives have gone passed us in a flash. Speaking of pivotal moments, I left one out, it's the biggest one, I'd assume it goes without mentioning.
Ah, the road ahead.
What's next? I really don't know. I really forgot the main reason why I wrote this, it wasn't to inform you guys about anything but I just thought that this blog deserves a proper fucking post. Been a long time since it had one. Don't just let it die out like that, we might remember all the good times and the big events but this blog has recorded some of the smaller, yet priceless one's (and some fucking trippy ass shit that Shaun writes). Read it, if you don't believe me.
Live long and prosper, motherfuckers.
Zyl.
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
U be the judge.
Zillieman completes controversial move to bitter rivals
DU boys' newest recruit, Ahmad Fazil Fuad has crossed the LDP announced that he has joined the other half of Damansara.
The former vice captain of RVN has swapped for DU for a fee in the region of 2 plates of Spicy long beans and chicken on rice and also 4 shots of 151's every other Friday, and he is clearly delighted with his decision.
Speaking in an interview at his new team's training ground on Swanston Street, the stocky built centre-back explained that joining the KW boys was too good an opportunity to turn down.
"When I found out it was the DU boys knocking on my door, I didnt have to think too hard about it," he said
"I'm 21 years-old now, and I'm absolutely delighted to jump on this fantastic opportunity for me to join the DU boys"
In effort to prove his loyalty to the DU boys, he has also authorised a KWFC official to access his prized possession, www.seindahirama.blogspot.com.
Zillieman also admitted that he was hoping to play a regular role in DU's activities.
DU boys' newest recruit, Ahmad Fazil Fuad has crossed the LDP announced that he has joined the other half of Damansara.
The former vice captain of RVN has swapped for DU for a fee in the region of 2 plates of Spicy long beans and chicken on rice and also 4 shots of 151's every other Friday, and he is clearly delighted with his decision.
Speaking in an interview at his new team's training ground on Swanston Street, the stocky built centre-back explained that joining the KW boys was too good an opportunity to turn down.
"When I found out it was the DU boys knocking on my door, I didnt have to think too hard about it," he said
"I'm 21 years-old now, and I'm absolutely delighted to jump on this fantastic opportunity for me to join the DU boys"
In effort to prove his loyalty to the DU boys, he has also authorised a KWFC official to access his prized possession, www.seindahirama.blogspot.com.
Zillieman also admitted that he was hoping to play a regular role in DU's activities.
Sunday, August 23, 2009
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
This is the real deal
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KCpK7GZR700&feature=related
Enjoy.
PS: Usain Bolt can dodge bullets
Enjoy.
PS: Usain Bolt can dodge bullets
Thursday, August 06, 2009
Fantasy.
BPL season is starting soon, yes it's BPL now not EPL. So, i was thinking, wanna make a league for fantasy.premierleague.com? Just for fun like last time. We kinda missed last season cuz nobody made one. Anybody wanna play? If nobody is interested then just forget it. If u guys wanna play, leave your email, i can make the league. It's easy.
Wednesday, August 05, 2009
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
In case you were wondering.
We are fine.
Futsal, Taboo, and Charades coming up.
RVN vs KWFC post coming up.
Wednesday, July 08, 2009
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
To the HQ, boys!
It's Shaun's bitrhday.
Haha, have a good one. Promise me you'll get smashed and stay away from the blitz.
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
When we were young.
When we were young. We always asked why did the chicken cross the road.
Now that we are older. The chicken did not cross the road!
We were told the wrong information growing up. This is what actually happens ...
BEHOLD! reasons why chris eats so much chicken. makes him smarter?
p/s: I think im damn fucking bored.
Now that we are older. The chicken did not cross the road!
We were told the wrong information growing up. This is what actually happens ...
BEHOLD! reasons why chris eats so much chicken. makes him smarter?
On the other hand; how to beat the swine flu.
p/s: I think im damn fucking bored.
Sunday, June 07, 2009
Have you seen him?
Where is he?!
Last seen location: Disneyland. Dont know which disneyland.
Definitely not in melbourne.
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